Al-Zarrar

Notes: This is an upgraded Type 59 (T-55) tank used by Pakistan. Improvements are in the key areas of protection, firepower, suspension, and mobility. The Al-Zarrar (Striker) has increased armor protection in the form of appliqué armor and attachments for reactive armor (HF, HS, TF, TS). The fire control system has been greatly improved, and the 100mm main gun has been replaced with a 125mm gun. The engine is smaller and more powerful, as well as being more fuel-efficient. This vehicle was first used in combat with Indian forces in early 1998.

Price

Fuel Type

Load

Veh Wt

Crew

Mnt

Night Vision

Radiological

$341,581

D, A

550 kg

45 tons

4

14

Passive IR, Image Intensification

Shielded

Tr Mov

Com Mov

Fuel Cap

Fuel Cons

Config

Susp

Armor

111/78

25/15

1000+380

392

Trtd

T6

TF67 TS28 TR19 HF84 HS20 HR12

Fire Control

Stabilization

Armament

Ammunition

+3

Fair

125mm Gun, PKT, DShK (C)

35x125mm, 3000x7.62mm, 500x12.7mm

M-48A5 (Pakistani-Modified)

Notes: Pakistani M-48A5s normally mount reactive armor (HF, TF, TS). They also mount a W-85 (C), instead of an MAG. They are otherwise standard M-48A5s.

Price

Fuel Type

Load

Veh Wt

Crew

Mnt

Night Vision

Radiological

$346,191

D, A

500 kg

49 tons

4

17

Active/Passive IR, WL/IR Searchlight

Enclosed

Tr Mov

Com Mov

Fuel Cap

Fuel Cons

Config

Susp

Armor

96/64

21/15

1420

363

Trtd

T6

TF42 TS18 TR13 HF53 HS13 HR8

Fire Control

Stabilization

Armament

Ammunition

+1

Basic

105mm gun, MAG, MAG (L), W-85 (C)

54x105mm, 8000x7.62N, 600x12.7B

MBT-2000 Al-Khalid

Notes: The Al-Khalid is a Pakistani tank that borrows from many previous tank designs, such as the Chinese Type 59, Type 69, and Type 85; mostly, however, the Al-Khalid is a further development of the Chinese Type 90-II. These vehicles, along with a liberal supply of new components, have led to an entirely new tank. The new armor is partially composite, with a modular design philosophy borrowed from the Israelis that allows damaged armor to be changed in the field. This design also allows the armor to be upgraded easily if new armor packages become available. Lugs for reactive armor are mounted (HF, HS, TF, TS). The fire control is computerized and incorporates a laser rangefinder.

Price

Fuel Type

Load

Veh Wt

Crew

Mnt

Night Vision

Radiological

$510,579

D, A

800 kg

48 tons

3

16

Thermal Imaging, Image Intensification

Shielded

Tr Mov

Com Mov

Fuel Cap

Fuel Cons

Config

Susp

Armor

157/110

35/25

1000+380

709

Trtd

T6

TF132Cp TS28 TS19 HF165Cp HS20Sp HR12

Fire Control

Stabilization

Armament

Ammunition

+4

Good

125mm Gun, PKT, DShK (C)

39x125mm, 3000x7.62mm, 500x12.7mm

Type 69 (Pakistani-Modified)

Notes: These vehicles use a 105mm L7 gun and have three smoke grenade launchers on each side of the turret. In addition, the main gun and coaxial machinegun are linked to a computerized laser rangefinder and sight. Pakistani Type 69s are often equipped with ERA (TF, TS, HF). This results in a vehicle similar to the Chinese Type 79 (though it is not a Type 79).

Price

Fuel Type

Load

Veh Wt

Crew

Mnt

Night Vision

Radiological

$365,828

D, A

550 kg

37.5 tons

4

14

Passive IR, IR Searchlight

Shielded

Tr Mov

Com Mov

Fuel Cap

Fuel Cons

Config

Susp

Armor

110/76

23/16

935

164

Trtd

T6

TF32 TS12 TR10 HF40 HS10 HR8

Fire Control

Stabilization

Armament

Ammunition

+4

Fair

105mm L7 gun, PKT, PKT (Bow), DShK (C)

44x105mm, 3500x7.62mm, 200x12.7mm